jamestheactor Reviews

Up (2009)

To the skies in a house with thousands of balloons!

[9/10 · 17 October 2017]

I like an adventurous adventure. I've heard everyone needs someone to look up to - and Carl Fredricksen idolising famous explorer Charles F. Muntz certainly demonstrates this, as does Muntz vowing not to return until he captures an exotic bird at Paradise Falls. Carl befriending a girl named Ellie, also a Muntz fan is interesting to watch and I like two would-be explorers sharing their desire of a great adventure together.

I was moved by Carl and Ellie's emotional experiences during their years together. They realised their dream of visiting Paradise Falls, but I wasn't expecting Ellie to fall ill and die. Some may think that because elderly people are elderly, they're adventures are over. But that's never a guaranteed fact: I'd seen the posters for Up before I saw the film and when I first saw the thousands of helium balloons lifting Carl's house up to the skies, I was truly amazed. Russell, a young Wilderness Explorer who visited Carl in his effort to earn his final merit badge, becomes an accidental stowaway as he frantically pleads to be let in but is denied by Carl at first, which I found hilarious!

The house flying through a thunderstorm is tense to watch, but the flying house survives and lands on a tepui opposite Paradise Falls. Carl and Russell harness themselves to the still-buoyant house and walking it across the mesa is a good idea. I love the tall, colourful flightless bird known as the mythical "Snipe", whom Russell names "Kevin". The Golden Retriever named Dug, who wears a special collar that allows him to speak is also great. The pack of aggressive dogs led by Alpha, a Doberman Pinscher, are fun to watch. I was taken by surprised that Alpha had a funny voice, which turned out to be broken wire in Alpha's collar. I wasn't expecting Muntz to become the film's villain in his search for a giant bird. I was concerned for "Kevin" and Carl's house, when Muntz forced Karl to choose between saving it or Kevin. I was relieved Carl saved his house and that he and Russell reached the falls, but I felt for Russell and I was also concerned for Kevin. Carl looking through Ellie's childhood scrapbook is another fantastic moment - looking back at memories can be very powerful and have positive reminders of happy times.

When one adventure ends, another adventure begins. Russell going to rescue Kevin lifted my spirits - as did Carl lightening his house to take to the skies once again. The final showdown on Muntz airship is tense, but fun to watch. I was relieved once more when Carl freed Russell and Kevin. Dug inadvertently saddling Alpha with his cone of shame and becoming the dogs' new leader made me laugh and proud. Muntz falls to his death and Carl's house descends out of sight through the clouds. Carl could not have said it better, "It's just a house."

After reuniting Kevin with her chicks, Carl and Russell fly back to the city. Carl presenting Russell with his final badge: a grape soda cap that Ellie gave to Carl when they first met is a proud moment. I was very pleased that Carl's house landed on the cliff beside Paradise Falls, fulfilling his promise to Ellie. Towards the end of 2009, I had a feeling that a powerful experience was approaching. And Up certainly played a flying part leading Up to that powerful experience!

Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)

A Cruise For Destruction

[7/10 · 15 July 2017]

When I first saw the original Speed, I didn't know it had a sequel. When I heard about Speed 2: Cruise Control, it wasn't long before I also heard from people who'd seen it that the first film had a better storyline. I agree - a cruise ship isn't as fast as a bus but I wouldn't be so hard on Speed 2.

The opening to the film is great and Alex's speeding entrance in the motorbike chase is fun to watch. I also find Annie retaking her driving test very funny. I think couples going to away together can be a great way for them to get to know each other. The Seaboard Legend is a beautiful cruise ship and I love the panning shot and the music when the ship is first seen. I like the vacation feel of Speed 2 and the onboard entertainment is fantastic. My Dad liked boats and ships and when I first saw Speed 2, my Dad saw it as well and he did not compare it to the first Speed at all. In fact, Speed 2 was a big hit with my Dad!

I love the onboard entertainers and Tamia's performance of "Make Tonight Beautiful" is wonderful. There are some scenes where the Seaboard Legend isn't as slow-moving as some have said. Willem Dafoe is well-cast as the villain John Geiger. Unlike the first film, the villain's motive is more clearly explained - by the villain himself. I felt sorry for the Captain when Geiger threw him overboard and the crew when they'd lost control of the ship. When I first saw Speed 2, the cruise ship closing in on the offshore oil tanker was tense, as was Geiger taking Annie hostage. Poor Annie - twice in two films! I was glad that Alex and Dante found a way to turn the ship using the bow thrusters to avoid a head-on collision that would've destroyed the oil tanker and the cruise ship.

The sequence where the Seaboard Legend smashes through the boats and crashes into the island is great to watch and my Dad really enjoyed it. The ship finally stopped at the bell tower. For quite some time, I wondered how the filmmakers had a whole cruise ship crash into an island - until I read Wikipedia and discovered that it was only a full scale replica bow and a collapsible town set, but it's fun to watch!

I think Maurice making an appearance in this film (after his car was hijacked in the first film) is a positive and Alex hijacking his boat makes me laugh every time! The chase after Geiger's seaplane does well, as does Geiger's end when he crashes the seaplane into a tower on the oil tanker - which explodes spectacularly. I think that's more classic than Payne's end. I'm pleased Maurice picked up the bag containing the multi-million jewellery collection. Also, unlike the first film, Alex proposes to Annie - and she accepts on the condition that she makes the travel plans from now on. The camera pans out from the island and I'm amazed every time that an entire cruise ship has ended up there. Don't worry about Seaboard Legend. She'll be repaired and will be back on the seas again for more great cruises.

Annie retaking her driving test again certainly ends the film on a comic note. The bus that speeds past is identical to the one in Speed. Maybe it's the same bus. Maybe that bus was rebuilt and is back on the roads again. Annie said that bus was going way too fast. I think it was going at more than 50mph.

Although Speed 2: Cruise Control may not be as thrilling as Speed, here's 2 positives: Speed 2 made more than its budget and the ship crashing into the island set records as the largest and most expensive stunt ever filmed.

I was interested to discover that Speed 2 was originally going to be a Die Hard film. I think that fact is worth exploring - what if Speed 2 had been a Die Hard film instead? It may have done well at the Box Office. I can imagine John McClane taking a vacation on a cruise ship but some bad guys are also on board and they take over the ship, hold the passengers hostage and set the ship on a cruise for destruction. However, McClane saves the day - and the ship.

I heard the Seaboard Legend is now called the Star Legend. I would like a nice cruise someday.

Stuart Little 2 (2002)

An Adventurous Adventure

[9/10 · 25 March 2017]

I saw the trailer in 2002, but I didn't see the whole film until some time later. I saw the last third of it on 25th March 2007. Stuart Little 2 contributed to an adventurous evening. It follows on from the first film very nicely and the characters and animation are brilliant. Stuart is cute and Margalo is sweet.

Throughout the film, I experienced that feeling of bonding with the characters and feeling like I was actually there with them. I was also interested to learn the meaning of "the silver lining". Falcon is a great villain and the sequence at the park is really fun to watch. Stuart fixes George's broken plane saves Margalo and flies through the park with Margalo at his side. Falcon gives chase but loses them while the Little family follow them in a taxi. Stuart using Mrs. Little's ring to reflect the sunlight at Falcon is a clever idea - as is using a handkerchief as a parachute! The kamikaze attack works and Falcon falls out of the sky and into a garbage can Monty is scavenging in.

One scene I love is when Margalo and Stuart embrace each other. It's in the music video as well. That moment warms the love in my heart. Marcelo bids the Little family farewell and leaves with the other birds to migrate South. Stuart says "the silver lining" is that Margalo will be back in the Spring. The Sunset over New York is beautiful - as is the song "I'm Alive" by Celine Dion. No family should be without this adventurous adventure!

Eragon (2006)

You are stronger than you realise. Wiser than you know. What was once your life is now legend.

[9/10 · 15 December 2016]

On 15th December 2006, I signed to see Eragon at the cinema as I felt I could "use the experience". That evening, the experience turned out to be far more than I was expecting. I had a feeling that dragons would be involved as the first letter of the title is the letter after "d" in the alphabet. Before the film started, there was a trailer of Eragon the game which included a voice over saying, "Who you think is your greatest enemy, is actually your greatest ally." I quickly realised this referred to the dragons. I was very inspired.

Within the first few minutes, I was already fascinated by what I was seeing. I hoped Arya would escape with the blue stone and was relieved when she sent it away by magic. When Eragon found it, I just could not wait to see what happened next. It's that kind of adventure.

The bond Eragon and Saphire share is so strong. One day Eragon is a farm boy - the next day he's a hero. Amazing!

I quickly came to find that Eragon is one of those films you can't really call a film, because it's beyond a film - it's a quest, a fulfilling adventure.

For me, I certainly proved that a year can end very differently to how it starts. If anyone has anything negative to say about the film or the game, they had better keep it to themselves rather than spoil it for others. One of the students I knew loved dragons and had an Eragon poster in his room. I have no fear of flying and I would gladly team up with Eragon and Sapphire (I would ride a dragon of my own) and stand alongside Murtagh against Galbatorix.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

A departure from the previous films, but still an adventurous, yet emotional adventure.

[8/10 · 27 April 2016]

It's a departure from the previous adventures. I had a feeling that Will (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth (Kiera Knightly) would not be returning after the events of the third film, but it wouldn't be the same without Johnny Depp! The scene in the courtroom with Jack impersonating the judge is very amusing and I was surprised to see that Barbossa is now a Privateer. The following chase through London after is entertaining, but I would've preferred it if Jack and Mr. Gibbs had escaped. In that disguise, Angelica looked just like Jack! The way Jack confronts her never fails in its humour and the search for the Fountain Of Youth gets started really well. The ritual of the Fountain was not what I thought it would be: I originally thought that whoever drinks from the Fountain would gain eternal youth, but in actual fact two people drink from two chalices with one containing the tear of a mermaid. The drinker of the other chalices dies and "donates" their remaining years to the other drinker.

The effects are impressive and it got rather tense aboard Blackbeard's ship. During the mutiny scene, I agreed with Philip as he made his stand. Sam Claflin plays him convincingly and strongly. I'm also a Christian, though I've never thought anything linked to missionary. Blackbeard certainly had an evil presence. Ian McShane plays him well and his scenes with Jack are tense, but not without humour. The mermaid attack at Whitecap Bay is also tense, but Jack brings humour to the scene again when he falls off the tower. I was concerned for the mermaid Syrena from the moment I saw the front cover of the film. Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey plays her wonderfully and on the DVD front cover, she is holding onto Philip as if to say, "Keep me safe." I was pleased that Philip protected her as Blackbeard's crew journeyed to the Fountain. During that time, Syrena saw that Philip was not like Blackbeard's crew. Jack's meeting with Barbossa on Ponce de León's ship is also fun to watch - they try to keep the balanced ship stable as they discover that the Spanish have taken the chalices. Jack stealing the chalices is also a great scene and Barbossa's story of losing the Black Pearl is interesting as I was wondering what had happened to it.

I felt so sorry for Syrena when she was tied up and Philip apparently killed in front of her when Blackbeard saw that they had feelings for each other. It was like a knife through my heart. I thought Philip had been killed, but I was VERY relieved when it turns out that Philip is alive. His attempt to rescue Syrena is so moving, but I was annoyed when the Blackbeard's crew suddenly appeared, tied Syrena up again and forced Philip to go with them. The remainder the journey to the Fountain is inspiring, as are the effects, but I couldn't stop thinking about poor Syrena. The Fountain of Youth is certainly a sight that's not easily forgotten, and the confrontation between Barbossa and Blackbeard is entertaining. I was surprised when the Spanish arrived to destroy the Fountain and the climatic battle is fun to watch. I was relieved when Philip saved Syrena. I would've done the same but I was still unsure about how she felt about Philip. Blackbeard gets what's coming to him. I should've known Jack would switch the chalices so that Anjelica would end up drinking from the chalice containing Syrena's tear!

I've always found it tense when someone loving someone, but not knowing the outcome. Philip is injured during the battle, after freeing Syrena, he applies water to himself and Syrena appears before him in the water. It's a very sweet moment. Philip asks for her forgiveness, but I think Syrena had already forgiven him. She forgave him a long time ago. You can tell by the way she looks at Philip. She loves him and wants to give him the power to breathe underwater. Now THAT is a gift! Serena kisses Philip and takes him underwater. Philip and Serena together at last.

It seems that Blackbeard's evil has rubbed off on Anjelica as she states her hatred of Jack as he maroons her on island with a pistol containing one shot. However, that shot is quickly used as an attempt to kill Jack, which fails. I had a feeling Barbossa was going to return to piracy as he claimed Queen Anne's Revenge but the scene is still entertaining. Jack's meeting with Mr. Gibbs on a beach and his charm on explaining how he prefers to not know what moment will be his last never fails. I hope the Black Pearl gets restored to its original size.

Without a Paddle (2004)

An Eventful Adventure!

[9/10 · 31 July 2014]

I'm into adventures, as long as they are enjoyable. I've done canoeing myself, but not down a waterfall! Seth Green was great (I'd previously seen him in Rat Race and Austin Powers in Goldmember), Matthew Lillard was cool as Jerry and Dax Shepard was adventurous as Tom. Their journey was well planned out and I was hoping that they would find what they are looking for on their adventure. Fulfilling a promise is an act of good. I admit I could not stop laughing when they went over that waterfall!

When I saw those two farmers, who are actually bad-guys, I straightaway saw them as the kind of characters I would stay well clear of. Dan, Jerry and Tom certainly demonstrated that themselves involving chases through the many trees, not to mention that big bear.

One part of the adventure I did not expect was when Dan, Jerry and Tom came across a Treehouse owned by two beautiful hippies, Butterfly and Flower – beautiful names for beautiful ladies. Christina Moore and Rachel Blanchard play them wonderfully. They are very kind, caring and loving, like I am. The name "Earthchild" is also beautiful. I commend those who care for the environment, whether it's in real life or the fictional world. I was inspired by Butterfly and Flower explaining about a big thunderstorm that came over the forest one night, they danced naked in it and then held each other soaking wet until the morning. Come to think of it, what other shower would you get in the middle of a forest when you're protecting it from being cut down? Thinking about it, I suppose it's making friends with the rain, and showing the raindrops that you're not afraid of them. It became my favourite scene. Holding onto someone is a sign of love, and care. I was inspired by that scene and the words, "Fly free and know that love follows you," were beautiful. I was hoping I would see Butterfly and Flower again at some point later in the adventure.

I was a bit tense when the bad guys arrived and tried to cut down the tree, but I was relieved when they failed and chased Dan, Jerry and Tom. Burt Reynolds later appears as Del Knox. I'd seen him in Smokey and the Bandit. I was interested that his character turns out not to be so unfriendly. The fight scene involving Dan, Jerry and Tom taking on the bad-guys was tense, but the outcome was impressive. The bad guys are caught in the end and Dan, Jerry and Tom are honoured. I was glad that D.B.'s parachute and the treasure turned out to be real. I find it hard to believe Del spent 30 years waiting to have a life! The dialog was well-written and there is plenty of humour, especially during the scene where Jerry decides he's good without the money and Dan gives Tom the £100,000.

Jerry's proposal to his girlfriend and her accepting it is a well-done scene. The next scene is one I love – it's revealed that Dan and Flower are in a relationship. Love is SO beautiful. I've sometimes imagined Dan admitting his love for Flower and her telling him the same. Now THAT is beautiful – just like love is. I'm sure Butterfly would also have someone by her side. I also commend Tom for entertaining the Scouts at the end. He certainly knew how to make a story exciting! Those three friends may have been without a paddle but they were certainly not without an adventure!

7 years ago on this very evening of 31st July, I filmed the Sunset on Fistral Beach in Cornwall. As I did, I imagined romantic thoughts involving my favourite scene in Without A Paddle and my favourite James Bond ending in Licence To Kill. While in Cornwall, I decided that I didn't want to be single anymore and began my search for love. Without A Paddle certainly contributed to that amazing Summer of 2007 and the amazing feeling I had while filming that Sunset – the love in my heart was flowing like a river of honey.

Peace!

Doctor Who: Utopia (2007) Season 3, Episode 11

An exciting episode – to a certain point.

[9/10 · 16 June 2014]

I didn't know what to expect from this episode after the previous week's rather creepy encounter with the Weeping Angels, but Captain Jack's return was something that I was looking forward to after I read about it online. When the TARDIS appeared at the end of the universe I became interested in the plot. The dialogue between the Doctor and Jack was impressive. In fact, the episode contains a number of impressive quotes! I was inspired by "Utopia" when it was mentioned by Professor Yana and others in the year 100 trillion. I wasn't too keen on the Futurekind but found myself rather drawn towards Professor Yana's assistant Chantho. Throughout the episode, I was actually watching her more than taking in the plot. When she revealed that like the Doctor, she was the last of her species, I really felt for her. Maybe it was partly because I saw that she was loving, but unloved. It wasn't until one month later that I realised the Honest Truth: I am totally in love with Chantho. I feel love often and I love the feature of her speech and everything about her. Chipo Chung plays her brilliantly and the episode itself is exciting. The dialogue between Martha and Chantho in one scene is other part I love. In fact, that's my favourite scene! The Doctor activating the rocket is an outstanding scene and it involves one of David Tennant's greatest quotes, "I'm brilliant!" I was hoping to see Utopia itself but the episode doesn't get to that point. It's only later on in Last of the Time Lords (which was aired two weeks later) when it's revealed that there was no Utopia. The only scene I found difficult to watch was after Professor Yana opened his watch and turned evil (the following parts of THAT scene speak for themselves). This is the reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10. I had a feeling about the Master's return after watching earlier episodes detailing various clues, especially the Face of Boe's last words, "You are not alone." I recommend that sensitive viewers only watch the episode up to the point when the watch is opened. Russell T Davies said in an interview that not all Doctor Who monsters and aliens are enemies, adding that Chantho is so sweet. So why did she have to be killed off so cruelly? I don't blame Derek Jacobi – he said in an interview that the following scenes were kept secret from him so he didn't know how the episode would end until they got to that scene, although I was suspicious of Professor Yana from the very start. I can't believe such a scene was put in a Doctor Who episode. Scenes like that should not be broadcast before 9pm! In fact, I haven't seen any other Doctor Who episode involving in a scene like that before or since. There was a minor situation that was similar in Voyage of the Damned but it was brief and the bad guy was killed instead. If I ever watch this episode again, I'll only watch it up to my favourite scene because my loving heart does not delight in the evil involved at the end of the episode. It was bothering me for days after that. As the Master regenerated, the whole time all I could think of was, "I can't believe this is happening." I shared what the Doctor was thinking throughout that sequence. To be honest, I didn't feel at ease until the Doctor ended the Master's reign in Last of the Timelords when he shows the Master the power of the human race as he regains his youthful appearance.

I've often imagined going to the year 100 trillion and saving Chantho just after the Doctor, Martha and Jack returned to the Present Day. I'm aware that you could feel all the love in world for someone, but if they don't feel the same away about you, nothing will come of it. Throughout the remainder of 2007, I often watched parts of that episode up to my favourite scene. My heart was racing like a Formula 1 Racing car the whole time. "Kisses of Fire" by ABBA referenced the experience. I realised that love is so strong.

Believe it or not, but in early December 2007, I had a dream which involved various locations: The Radiation Cleansing lab from Dr. No, the Grand Canyon and futuristic corridors. Towards the end of the dream, I was in another lab and the main characters from this Doctor Who episode where there as well. At the end of the dream, all but one of the characters had left the lab, and that character was Chantho. After a brief romantic conversation – she said she loved me! We embraced – and then we kissed! The stars outside glowed beautifully and for the first time, I didn't feel disappointed when I woke up.

I had another dream on New Year's Eve 2015 in which I led a rescue mission in a complex building where some friends of mine and I found Chantho and revived her by sharing a magic cake. Chants joyfully exclaimed, "Chan, I'm alive! I'm alive, tho!"

I say this in my review on TV.com but I'll say it here as well: Since watching Utopia, I can't stop thinking about Chantho and every time I think about Utopia, I think about her. I love you Chantho!

Avatar (2009)

One of my MOST AMAZING, INCREDIBLE and POWERFUL adventures!

[9/10 · 22 January 2010]

I've seen some of James Cameron's movies. Titanic is powerful, AND SO IS AVATAR! I can't really call it a film. It's beyond that - IT'S AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE! I was more than interested when I saw the trailer, and after reading the plot outline on IMDb, I HAD to see it! At first, I was interested with the opening sequence and the mining operation on Pandora in the year 2154. The Na'vi had my eyes fixed on them throughout the entire adventure! I want to join them and I offer my love to them! In fact, blue is my favourite colour! Everyone involved with making this masterpiece did exceptionally brilliantly! I walked out of the cinema filled with excitement! When Jake explains how, when you're dreaming, sooner or later you have to wake up, I was thinking the same. I agree with this, but not if the dream isn't a dream, but reality. If I had to choose between following orders and protecting the Na'vi, I would choose to protect the Na'vi. I shared Jake's experience of not wanting to go back to Earth after seeing how amazing Pandora was, hearing words like, "You have a strong heart," and "One life ends, another begins," becoming one of the people – and falling in love. I have a strong and loving heart, and I learn things quickly. Love is a powerful sweetener to an incredible adventure.

I enjoyed the scenes where Neytiri shows Jake how to fly the Ikran. I would say, "Yah!" with excitement before taking flight. My FAVOURITE scene is when Jake is initiated into the Omaticaya, and he and Neytiri choose each other. I LOVE the dialogue in that scene, and the romance is amazing! I would choose Peyral because she is a good hunter. (Who am I to choose someone who has already chosen?) I'm a good dancer and would use my moves and skills whilst learning to become one of the people. I also enjoyed the battle scenes, and I could feel the emotional outcome when Hometree was destroyed, (I was saddened by that) but to be honest, there were times during the adventure when I thought it would end, but I'm glad it didn't. (I know that James Cameron has confirmed the possibility of two sequels.) I LOVE the scenes where Jake assembles thousands of Na'vi from other clans to repel the humans. The final battle is very entertaining and the effects are incredible! I enjoyed every moment of it and felt as if I was in it and fighting alongside the Na'vi. I also felt a wave of relief and some pleasure when Neytiri killed Quaritch and saved Jake. I feel this way when good triumphs over evil. I remembered Titanic and was hoping that Jake would survive - and I was SO pleased when Neytiri saved him. That's another scene I TOTALLY LOVE - with the attack repelled, Neytiri and Jake reaffirm their love as she sees Jake in his human body for the first time. It's so beautiful! Love's complicated!

As I watched the remaining corporate personnel being expelled from Pandora, while, Jake, Norm and other scientists were allowed to remain, it reminded me of a play I performed in in 2006. I'm VERY happy at the end when the clan performs the ritual that permanently transfers Jake from his human body into his Na'vi avatar. At some points in the adventure, I was actually hoping that would happen. I'm VERY pleased that it did! The ending's not bad at all, but I reckon that after Jake was transferred into his Na'vi avatar, Jake stood up, Neytiri smiled at him and they kissed. The people would then cheer!

The experience is incredible and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for any sense of adventure! The words, "I see you" are powerful and effective and if I were transferred into a Na'vi avatar. (I would LOVE to actually!) those would be the first words I would say. The song "I See You" is also powerful and very effective. Thinking about it now, if I were with Jake at the end of the film, as a Na'vi avatar, I would say some of the many words the song involves. Speaking of the music, I noticed at times during the adventure, I heard two of the notes from Titanic's theme.

I find that parts of a POWERFUL adventure stay with you after it's over, but this adventure is eternal! After the experiences I went through a few years ago, I'm NEVER going back to how I used to be. Love is my FAVOURITE emotion and it's EVEN STRONGER now that I've seen Avatar. Whenever I saw any stills or clips of Avatar, they struck my heart like love lightning - love SO strong! I have a strong heart and I believe that the power of love, more than just an emotion, but a strong feeling and/or affection, also plays a vital role in facing danger, having no fear, protecting others and standing together as one! Don't feel lost in love. Have the bravery the stand up and let it flow like a river of honey! Become one with the power of love! If your dreams become reality, and you are on Pandora, walking or flying with the Na'vi, you may see me there.

Love, James.

Eragon (2006 Video Game)

Who you think is your greatest enemy, is actually your greatest ally.

[10/10 · 21 April 2007]

I was in fact, born in 1988 which was, and is, the year of the Dragon. I saw the film in December 2006 and I loved it. I felt a great desire for the game afterwards and when I got it I proved myself a worthy Dragon Rider. The game itself is also brilliant. Excellent sound, outstanding quality and beautiful scenery. If anyone has anything unnecessary to say about the film Eragon or the game, they had better keep it to themselves rather than ruin it for others. In addition for loving the game, the film ends in a way that gives the audience the suspense that there could be a second film. I know what it can take to be in a film like Eragon but I am very interested in these topics. If there is a second film, (I know what the odds are but it's worth a try) I would like to be in it. Dragon riders, remember this: If you don't try you will never succeed. Enjoy the game!

The Daedalus Encounter (1995 Video Game)

Whilst looking for valuable cargo, coming across an unknown ship that's heading for the Sun can only mean one thing: it's The Daedalus Encounter!

[9/10 · 20 April 2007]

I know a lot about space and I love this game. My Dad and my sister played it and I quickly got into it myself. I know how to complete almost all of the puzzles and can really get into the atmosphere the game has. Games that usually involve action interest me and The Daedalus Encounter is full of it. I like the storyline of the unknown alien ship heading for the Sun which course must be altered. Ari and Zack are excellent thought-out the game. So is Casey. Two of my favourite points are when Ari, Zack and Casey battle the Crin, and the completion of the Orbits puzzle. The transformation of the surrounding area and a total eclipse occurring is very beautiful!

I was really fascinated when all six orbs were collected and Air and Zack were lifted up and out of the Central Hub. Of the many endings the game has, my preferred ending is the live alien responding to Casey and a force field appearing around the Artemis and the alien ship's navigational controls, protecting them from the intense heat of the Sun. It's a truly tremendous moment and I'm sure Ari, Zack and Casey may meet the Daedalus again at some point in the future. Until then, it's off into outer space for more adventures! It's a brilliant game!